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Join us for St. Ann's Night at HODGETOWN to cheer on the Sod Poodles as they play the San Antonio Missions on Wednesday, June 11. The gates open at 6 p.m. for the 7:05 p.m. game. RSVP by calling the parish office at 806-655-3302 or emailing [email protected].

Got Jesus – will travel. As we put every aspect of our lives under the protection of God, our parish will host a blessing of cars, SUVs, trucks, RV’s, boats, motorcycles, etc. on the weekend of June 7-8 after each Mass. Please watch for signs that day and follow those instructions. Your vehicle will be blessed and you will receive a new parish sticker for your car window as well as a little something for the inside.

Our new Senior Enrichment program kicks off this Wednesday, June 4!! If you are 60 years or older, we invite you to join us from 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in the Holy Family Room. This week we will begin with an introduction to the program, followed by a catered meal, door prizes and games. For questions please email Marla Gales at [email protected].

Current Nursery workers and those interested in becoming part of the Nursery Ministry need to be present at one of the following meetings: Sunday, May 18, at 10:15 a.m. OR Wednesday, May 21, at 6 p.m. Both meetings will be in the Sts. Joachim and Anne Room. Working the Nursery is a paid position. If you are interested. you must be at least 15 years old, pass a background check, and be willing to take the Safe Environment Training required by the Diocese. If you are interested or have questions, please contact Bernadette Thooft.

A training for new Ushers will be held on Sunday, May 18, at 10:30 a.m. Each Mass requires a team of people in order to run smoothly. Our Ushers help assist church members and visitors with a positive and welcoming experience during church services. This includes tasks like helping people find seating, distributing bulletins or programs, and maintaining order and a clean environment. If you are interested in this important ministry, please contact David Rohrbach or Manuel Vega.

Baptism registration meetings will be after each Mass the weekend of May 17 & 18. Those seeking Baptism for their child or who have been asked to be a Godparent at our parish or another should attend this quick informational meeting! Is is required by the church and only takes a few minutes.

Please join us for rosary making on Tuesday, May 20, at 6:30 p.m. Students from the CSC (Catholic Student Center) will be leading a rosary making class at St. Ann's in the parish hall. All supplies, snacks and fellowship provided. Please RSVP to Terri at [email protected] or call the parish office at (86) 651-3302.

St. Helen's Outreach is at it again as they seed to meet a need that is afflicting too many in our society: the hunger for community. Starting on Wednesday, June 5, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Ann's will host a weekly Senior Enrichment Group for parishioners aged 60+ in our new Holy Family Room. These gatherings will include a meal, conversation, special-interest presentations, and more! Stay tuned for more information and plan to join us for these gatherings of fellowship.